showcase spain issue 268

Mar 2011

Welcome to the latest issue of Showcase Spain, brought to you by Production Paradise. We feature the very best of the Spanish visual media industry, with more information available in our dedicated Film and Photo directories.

We are proud to announce the launch of Showcase and Directory Balearic Islands coming in June. We will be featuring the best talent and services from this Spanish region.

In January 2011, Palma Pictures Photo was privileged to shoot with photographer Nadav Kander after a year packed with exciting shoots.

The company hosted an H&M Home shoot with photographer Tim Evan Cook in December, while September brought an H&M Woman shoot with photographer Andreas Öhlund. August featured a Bogner Catalogue shoot with photographer Bumper from Agency Brunner Bekker, art director Reto Brunner and hair and make-up artist Sabine Oberhuber.

A.L.S (Almería Location Scout) provides a full range of film and photo production services, permit management, accommodation, equipment and online location scouting. With its network of local fixers, the company can adapt its services depending on each clients' individual needs. With a perfect knowledge of the area, quick response times and over 10 years experience in the film and photo production industry, A.L.S is the perfect choice for every type of project. Its team works in German, English, French and Spanish.

Maxis from Malaysia and Team Works Production used football superstar Fernando Torres for this testimonial TVC. In the film, shot with two Reds in a studio in Madrid, Torres talks about his childhood dreams of becoming a major international football player.

David Matellanes shoots fashion and advertising photography in his own unique style. His intimate and highly personal photographs evoke a mysterious, seductive and dreamlike state that aims to transport his audience into a world of sensations.

David's dedication means he is involved from start to finish in all of his creative projects. He enjoys each part of the process and is only satisfied when he has achieved the goal of transmitting his emotions into his work.

Top Studios offers a variety of five studios to suit photographic, film and special events needs. The studios are equipped with lighting material for professional photography, including runway lighting and film sets. The company recently expanded its range to include the latest generation Broncolor, Hensel and Profoto equipment.

Located in the Palau Vedruna, a building that dates from the beginning of the 20th century and that was converted into a hotel only in 1992, Hotel Claris emanates elegance and refinement in its impressive architecture.

Situated right in the centre of Barcelona, the hotel hosts an Egyptian museum exhibiting 70 pieces from Ancient Egypt as well as a 400-piece art collection distributed throughout its rooms and common areas.

The hotel also boasts a gym, sauna, meeting rooms and La Terraza del Claris restaurant, located on the rooftop next to the outdoor pool.